Gemini Conquers EU: Malta’s MiCA License Gives It a Free Pass Across 27 Countries!

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Ah, Gemini-backed by the Winklevoss twins, who clearly have a knack for breaking through barriers like they’re on some digital quest for supremacy. Their latest conquest? A shiny new MiCA license from Malta, which now gives them carte blanche to strut their stuff across the entire EU. 📈

Now, with this approval under their belt, they’ve got a one-way ticket to offer services like custody and trading in the land of over-regulated bureaucrats-and let’s be real, that’s a whole different beast. Welcome to the jungle, Malta-style! 🏰

  • Gemini officially gets a MiCA license from Malta, meaning it can now operate in all 27 EU countries and a handful of others in the EEA. Europe, here they come!
  • The cherry on top? They’ve also got that MiFID II license, making them a fully compliant competitor against the usual European market players. Oh, they’re serious now.

Breaking news straight from August 21-Gemini’s like, “Hey, look at us, we’re now fully authorized by Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA), so we can bring our crypto party to your digital doorstep across all of Europe.” 💼

BIG news! Gemini has received its MiCA license 🇪🇺

This approval marks a major step forward, allowing us to bring trusted and regulated crypto access to over 30 European countries.

– Gemini (@Gemini) August 21, 2025

And what does that mean for Europe? It’s like a test to see if a clear and shiny set of rules can finally help crypto stop playing hide-and-seek with regulations. Will this prove that crypto growth and boundaries can actually coexist? Who knows-but hey, this is Gemini’s big gamble, and the stakes are high. 🏦

The Regulatory Arsenal: Gemini’s Secret Weapon

Remember back in May, when Gemini scored that MiFID II license? Well, guess what, that was just the warm-up round! Now, armed with both MiFID II and MiCA licenses, Gemini’s no longer just another crypto service-it’s a full-fledged, regulation-approved trading powerhouse in the making.

And just to flex, they’ve already rolled out tokenized stocks for European customers. Stocks on the blockchain-what’s next, tokenized coffee beans? 💡

Oh, and don’t forget that IPO in the pipeline! That’s right, Gemini’s gearing up for a public offering with a little help from their friends at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Cantor, and Citigroup. Talk about making moves, right? 💼

Why MiCA? Why Not?

Turns out, Gemini’s not just complying with MiCA-they’re actually loving it. Who knew that crypto exchanges could be so enthusiastic about regulation? For them, MiCA isn’t just a framework; it’s a passport to growth in a world where the rules are actually clear for once. Finally, no more bouncing from one confusing legal situation to another! 🙌

“We believe that clear regulation of the industry is the foundation of global crypto adoption, and MiCA’s implementation has proven that Europe is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking regions regarding this,” said Mark Jennings, Gemini’s Head of Europe. He may or may not have had a glass of wine while saying that, but who could blame him?

Now, with MiCA under their belt, Gemini’s playing in the same league as just four other players who got the Malta stamp of approval: Bitpanda, Crypto.com, OKX, and ZBX. Yes, they’re officially in the big leagues. 🏆

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2025-08-21 23:48